Wellness Toolkit & Resources
"Tools are important because they keep us alive. .... Tools help us in our everyday lives. It is important to remember that tools have changed and developed over time to help ensure our survival. However, the reasons for having them has remained the same. Thanks to the various types of tools we use today, our lives are a little easier."
Crisis and Warm Lines
A national network of over 200 local crisis centers (24/7/365)
Support through an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens
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Text line available via BlackLine app
A 100% queer & trans Muslim support line
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Inara Hotline: Call 71-QTM-INARA (Fri. and Sat. 5pm-11pm Central)
Specifically for LGBTQ+ young people with trained counselors available 24/7
24/7 judgement-free help and support for alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts, mental health, or something else
Peer support for South Asian LGBTQ+ folx
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DESI LGBTQ Helpline: Call 908-FOR-DEQH (Thurs. and Sun. from 7-9pm Central)
Non-carceral crisis, warmline, and group support, centering multiply marginalized communities
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Text "THRIVE" to 313-662-8209 (24/7/365)
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Chat (Thurs. midnight-6:30am Central)
24/7, confidential crisis support
for Veterans and their loved ones (you don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect)
National LGBT hotline and chat available Mon.-Fri. 1pm-10pm and Sat. 11am-4pm Central
Peer support run by trans people for their trans and questioning peers
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Call 1-877-565-8860 (Mon.-Fri. 12pm-8pm Central)
A peer support warmline that does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police
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Call 800-407-4515 (Mon.-Thu. 6am-8pm & Fri.-Sun. 6am-9pm Central)
Highlighted Resource Links
No cost, low barrier services for UNI students (and some paid and/or insurance-billed services)
Help starts with understanding.
Learning about mental health, thoughts of suicide and more can help you understand risk factors, warning signs and available supports for yourself and others in your life.
Cedar Valley Resource List
This is not a complete list, but we hope it is enough to get you started.
Civil Legal Services
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Regional Office: 607 Sycamore St. Ste 206, Waterloo
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Family Services & Child Care Assistance
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Iowa Child Care Resources and Referral
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NE Iowa Region 2 office at EPI: 3675 University Ave., Waterloo
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Iowa Department of Human Services
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Black Hawk County HHS: 1407 Independence Ave. #2, Waterloo
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840-844 W. 4th St., Waterloo
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Domestic Abuse Services
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Text "START" to 88788
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Live chat available
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Video phone: 855-812-1001
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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-311-9474
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StrongHearts Helpline (for Native Americans and Alaska Natives): ​844-762-8483
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- ​Victim Services Hotline: 319-352-0037
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Waypoint Call Center: 833-739-0065
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Iowa Victim Service Call Center
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Text IOWAHELP to 20121
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​Deaf Iowans Against Abuse (DIAA)
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VP/Voice: 319-382-3078
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Hotline VP/Voice: 319-531-7719
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Help@DIAAIowa.org
Crisis Text Line Only: 515-661-4015
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Riverview Center (Eastern Iowa)
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Waterloo office: 2055 Kimball Ave. #355
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Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline (24/7/365): 888-557-0310​
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319-365-1458
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1-800-208-0388
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Seeds of Hope
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2055 Kimball Ave #355, Waterloo
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(319) 272-1400
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Medical Care
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Partnership for Prescriptions Assistance
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888-477-2669
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Peoples Community Health Clinic
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905 Franklin St., Waterloo
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UnityPoint Clinic Express
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1000 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls
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319-553-0828
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LGBTQ+ Clinics
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UnityPoint Clinic LGBTQ-Prairie Parkway
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5100 Prairie Pkwy Ste 300, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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STI/HIV Testing
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Black Hawk County Health Department
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1407 Independence Ave. #5, Waterloo (5th Floor)
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319-291-2413
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Women's Health Clinics
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Allen Women's Health Clinics
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Sliding Fee Scale, Insurance, Title 19
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Waterloo Location
233 Vold Dr., Waterloo
319-235-5090 -
Independence Location
Buchanan County Health Center
1600 1st St. East, Independence
319-334-7005
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Covenant Women’s Health
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Sliding Fee Scale, Insurance, Title 19
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Covenant Midwives and Women's Health Center
432 King Drive, Waterloo
319-272-8200
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Substance Use & Addiction
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Support Meetings
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Pathways: Drug & Alcohol Counseling - Addiction Treatment Options
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Your Life Iowa College Student Toolkits
Food Services
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List of Food Pantries, Community Meals, and Other Services Updated by NEIFB​
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1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo
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319-235-0507​
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Housing
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Cedar Valley Hospitality House
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1003 Mulberry St, Waterloo
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9am-4pm, Monday-Friday
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1022 West 5th Street, Waterloo
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December-March: 8pm-7am
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Housing Services Hotline: 319-233-3094
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Worker House
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321 E. 8th St., Waterloo
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Mental Health
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Your Life Iowa College Student Toolkits
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UnityPoint Health – Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
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212 West Dale Street Suite 100 (Waterloo)
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319-226-2106
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Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health
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Black Hawk or Grundy residents only. Sliding Fee Scale, Insurance, Title 19
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3251 W 9th St., Waterloo
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319-234-2893 or 800-583-1526
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LGBTQ+ (and specifically: trans-affirming) affirming therapists
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Prism Therapy Solutions (located in central Iowa, does telehealth)
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Peoples Community Health Clinic
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905 Franklin St., Waterloo
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Covenant Clinic Psychiatry
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Insurance, Title 19
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2750 St Francis Dr., Waterloo
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319-272-8922
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Covenant Psychiatry – Cedar Falls
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2808 Orchard Dr., Cedar Falls
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319-268-9700
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Covenant Family Solutions
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3812 Cedar Heights Dr, Cedar Falls
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888-336-9661
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Psychiatric Associates
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Insurance, Title 19
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146 West Dale St., Waterloo
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319-233-3351
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Families First
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Insurance, Title 19
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111 Plaza Circle, Waterloo
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319-433-0395
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